PROPOSED legislation that could put an end to bad parking has received widespread support during consultation, according to MSP Sandra White.

The report on the consultation and final proposal for the Responsible Parking (Scotland) Bill will be published at Holyrood today.

The member's Bill, originally brought to parliament by SNP MSP Joe FitzPatrick and now taken over by party colleague Sandra White, is intended to help pedestrians who are obstructed on pavements and roads because of parking, especially those who are blind or partially sighted, older people and other disabled people.

Guide Dogs Scotland, pedestrian support charity Living Streets, traffic wardens and the fire service have all backed the legislation.

Ms White said: "Given the huge response received, it is clear that the current situation regarding enforcement isn't working.

"This Bill will give local authorities the powers they need to take action against irresponsible parking, something which can be quite distressing for vulnerable members of the public and also dangerous if they're forced onto the road as a result.

"This legislation will improve access and help disabled people, elderly people and all pavement users get about their daily business without obstruction.

"The consultation has received widespread support from many groups including police, traffic wardens and the Fire and Rescue Service, and I look forward to working with all groups to ensure the Bill is enacted."